
Off-Third: Why everyone at NYU is more talented than you are
Imposter syndrome doesn’t exist. You’re just not the smartest or the most talented or even the nicest person at NYU. (Off-Third is WSN’s satire column.)
By Abe Shapiro, Contributing Writer
• April 19, 2022

Opinion: Coverage of Brooklyn shooting ignores lessons of previous mass shootings
Mainstream media coverage following last week's Brooklyn shooting has failed readers on multiple counts, focusing on the alleged attacker rather than the victims and failing to use trigger warnings.
By Steph Wittstruck, Contributing Writer
• April 18, 2022

Editorial: Don’t throw more money at the failing NYPD
The NYPD’s response to the Brooklyn subway shooting showed once again that they don’t keep us safe. It’s time to pursue other options.
By WSN Editorial Board
• April 18, 2022

Opinion: Despite its flaws, the city council’s outdoor dining proposal deserves to pass
As the City Council calls for permanent open restaurant stalls, city planners should focus on enhancing the street culture with regulated structures and more walkable streets.
By Blake Salesin, Contributing Writer
• April 15, 2022

Off-Third: NYU should provide refreshments to students waiting in Cantor line
We’ve all seen the line spilling onto the sidewalk at Eighth Street and University Place. It’s about time we pass out some refreshments to the poor students outside of Cantor.
By Vinith Yedidi, Contributing Writer
• April 14, 2022

Opinion: NYU’s publishing program needs to diversify
Representation matters in all avenues — including the professors and guest lecturers in the classroom.
By Mika Chipana, Contributing Writer
• April 14, 2022

Opinion: In praise of the Hot Girl Walk
The No. 1 thing to take advantage of in New York City is your own two feet.
By Alexandra Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 13, 2022

Opinion: For students’ health, a W grade on a transcript should be expungeable
The rigidity of the withdrawal policy may push students to prioritize grades over health.
By Sophie Moller, Contributing Writer
• April 13, 2022

Opinion: NYU CAS shouldn’t require a foreign language
Forcing students to take four semesters of one language eliminates other avenues of educational exploration and wastes students’ resources.
By Matthew Franco, Contributing Writer
• April 12, 2022

Opinion: Adults must prioritize the well-being and safety of children over social media’s profitability
The rise of social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram and TikTok has resulted in the exploitation of children. Parents, companies, schools and the government must act to protect children from this detrimental exposure to the internet.
By Sunny Sequeira, Staff Writer
• April 11, 2022

Editorial: The NY Post is lying to you about homelessness around NYU
The right-wing media wants you to hate unhoused people. Don’t let them egg you on.
By WSN Editorial Board
• April 11, 2022

Off-Third: The case against AirPods
This is the story of a student — a student who missed all of the wonders of the city, simply because they didn’t leave their AirPods case at home.
By Blake Salesin, Contributing Writer
• April 7, 2022